Miami graduate student recognized for excellence in social studies education
Becca Borton, a Miami University alumna and current graduate student in the Department of History, was recognized at the 69th Ohio Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference. Borton, who also...
EHS faculty earn Student Technology Fee awards to enhance student learning and research
Six faculty members in Miami’s Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health received FY26 Student Technology Fee awards totaling more than $55,000 to expand opportunities for hands-on...
Immersive VR tech transforms how Miami trains the next generation of Social Workers
Through lifelike VR case studies, students learn to see, listen, and respond with empathy while building real-world decision-making skills
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with Mark Ross, Farmer School alum and Executive In Residence, about his 30+ years at PwC, what led him to return to th...
FSW students support local families through community partnership with TOPSS
Students in Professor Kate Kuvalanka’s FSW 261 classes in the Department of Family Science and Social Work partnered this semester with Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services (TOPSS)...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in October
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
From cars to cats, CEO alums discuss changing role of technology in business
Two Miami alumnae, CEOs of major companies, talk tech and work at Farmer School of Business
Panel examines opportunities for women interested in wealth management
Firm co-owner notes coming lack of wealth advisors as retirements approach
Miami’s Judy Alston honored as Educator of the Year at 2025 Blue Sapphire Awards
Judy A. Alston, Ph.D., professor and chair of Miami University’s Department of Educational Leadership, has been named the 2025 Educator of the Year by the Blue Sapphire Awards in Central ...
Miami alumna blends nutrition, exercise science, and public health to promote healthier communities
For Laura Simpson Bellows, a 1997 Miami University graduate in exercise science and health promotion with a minor in nutrition, a passion for improving community health has shaped a fulfilling care...
Farmer School alumni return to give knowledge, advice to students
Quintet of alumni participate in fall Marketing panel at FSB
Miami’s social work program earns reaffirmed accreditation from CSWE
The Miami University Department of Family Science and Social Work’s Baccalaureate Social Work Program has received reaffirmed accreditation for eight years from the Council on Social Work...
Submit your photo for the ‘Falling for Miami’ photo contest by Oct. 25
Don’t miss out on the chance to win one of the special Miami-themed prize packages: Submit your photo by 11:59 p.m. Saturday
Miami students and faculty present research at Midwest ACSM conference
Students and faculty from Miami University’s Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health shared their work at the Midwest American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) annual meeting in...
Miami student creates TransferU to tackle $6.5 billion credit transfer problem
Graeme Banks ‘27 highlights how edupreneurship empowers future educators to drive real change
Faculty, students and alumni from Miami University’s nutrition program gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 2025 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo® (FNCE®), th...
Miami students earn Contribution Project grants to create change in their communities
Five Miami University students, three social work majors, one nursing major, and one speech pathology and audiology major, have received Contribution Project grants to bring their community-focused...
Miami’s elementary education program earns A+ for math teacher preparation
Miami University’s Primary Education program has received an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its strong preparation of future teachers in elementary math...
Sport leadership and management student represents EHS as Three Minute Thesis finalist
Sanjana Dhayalan, a graduate student in Miami University’s Department of Sport Leadership and Management, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Dr. Gerald H. Sanders Three Minute Thesis (...
Miami alumni discuss innovations, challenges for DUDE Products' supply chain
Company brings AI to bear in efforts to keep flushable wipes flowing
Reyes honored with state award for distinguished achievement in teacher education
Ganiva Reyes, chair and associate professor in Miami University’s Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, has been recognized by the Ohio Association of Colleges for ...
‘Falling for Miami’ photo contest continues through Oct. 25
Photo contest is open to the entire Miami community; winner receives $450 Miami-themed prize package
18 of the Last 9 alumni honorees talk about their career paths with Miami students
Miami University Launches CREATE Center to Transform Educator Preparation
Miami University has launched the CREATE Center (Center for Recruitment, Engagement, and Advancement of Transformative Educators), a new cross-college initiative designed to strengthen teacher prep...
Experts discuss current, future cybersecurity concerns with students at panel
Understanding people is as important as understanding technology when it comes to cybersecurity
Susan McGeehan, MGS '05 awarded the 2024 Cottrell Distinguished Alumni Award
The W. Fred Cottrell Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and accomplishments in the field of aging.
Sean O’Donnell: From fan to ace in the pocket
Miami senior earns coveted spot in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Foundation Class following SCENE
Accolades and Achievements
Panel offers perspectives on careers in financial services
A quartet of financial services executives described their careers and lessons they've learned along the way
Miami, Butler Tech collaborate on teacher education pathways
Initiative will reduce both time and cost to becoming a licensed educator
Alumna wins the $10,000 Yeck Award; exhibition is on view at the Hiestand Galleries through Oct. 6
Beyond High Street: Justine Lelchuk
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with 2006 Finance, Marketing, and Mandarin alumna Justine Lelchuk about her journey from entrepreneurial beginnings to ...
EHS to launch new course on social innovation and entrepreneurship
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) will introduce a new one-hour credit course in spring 2026 designed to help EHS students build entrepreneurial skills wh...
Miami social work students surpass national exam pass rates
Miami University’s Bachelor of Social Work students achieved an 83.3% first-time pass rate on the 2024 national licensing exam, significantly higher than the national average of 67.2%, ac...
Branscum selected as Society of Behavioral Medicine mentor
Paul Branscum, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, has been named a mentor in the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s Bridging the Gap Research Award program. ...
SLAM professor helps keep the game moving
When you see Miami football on the field, you might also spot one of our own. Sam Morris, clinical professor and director of undergraduate studies in sport leadership and management, works the game...
Miami University’s Honors College teams up with Project Dragonfly for first time
Zeb Baker, inaugural dean for the Honors College, calls it 'a partnership that we intend to grow and build for years to come’
Showcase your ‘Falling for Miami’ moments in fall photo contest
Photo contest — open to the entire Miami community — kicks off during Miami’s Homecoming Weekend and runs through Oct. 25
Howe Writing Center Alumni Spotlight: Kyle Smith ('20)
Kyle Smith, a Public Health and Spanish Miami graduate, reflects on how his time as a Howe Writing Center consultant shaped both his career and personal growth.
University appears in several categories, including top 10 public school in 5 national lists; Middletown, Hamilton among top Midwest public regional colleges
Two EHS students named finalists for Love and Honor Cup
Lisa Konadu Boateng, a senior majoring in nutrition with a dietetics concentration, and Janelle Tipton, a student in the Spanish Education B.A./M.A. program, are among 10 finalists for Miami Univer...
Beyond High Street: Jamie Schisler
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Jamie Schisler, 1996 Farmer School of Business marketing alum, discusses his career journey from Abercrombie & Fitch to Express, highlights the new Fashio...
Spanish education student wins award for research on career text messaging
Miami University student Janelle Tipton, a Spanish education major, presented research at the Fall Undergraduate Summer Scholars Showcase on using text messages to help recent high school graduates...
Cincinnati high school students take on Miami ropes course through TEACh program
Nearly 50 Cincinnati Public Schools high school students in Miami University’s TEACh Cincinnati program spent the day at the ropes course in Peffer Park, building teamwork and leadership ...
Educational Leadership doctoral student named 2025-2027 UCEA Jackson Scholar
Abisola Adegunju, a doctoral student in educational leadership at Miami University, has been named a 2025-2027 Jackson Scholar by the University Council for Educational Administration. The national...
Sport career expo connects nearly 500 Miami students with top employers
Nearly 500 Miami University students explored career opportunities at the 2025 Sport Career Exploration and Networking Expo (SCENE), continuing a steady rise in participation. Hosted by the Center ...
Mechanical engineering alumna earns PG top performance award
Laura Wasson ’12 was recognized for her work in robotics technology by the Cincinnati-based company
EHS students honored with Provost’s Student Academic Achievement Award
Two College of Education, Health, and Society students are among this year’s 13 recipients of the Provost’s Student Academic Achievement Award, which recognizes exceptional acad...
KNH Talks series offers students insight, research, and connections
The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health (KNH) has announced its fall 2025 KNH Talks series, featuring faculty, students, and alumni sharing their expertise on timely topics in health, ...
Trey LaBounty played as a graduate student for Miami University football team while earning Master of Sport Analytics degree
The senior Journalism and Political Science major begins launching new episodes this fall
Beyond High Street: Alex O'Brien
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Alex O'Brien, a 2002 Finance graduate, talks with Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch about his journey from a first-generation college stud...
Alum Darren Mell turns career lessons into book series for new grads
Darren Mell knows what it feels like to leave college full of hope, only to face confusion and doubt at that first job. After earning his M.S. in Health Studies from Miami University in 1991, Mell ...
Professors in Music and Kinesiology are mapping violinists’ playing techniques to prevent overuse injuries and improve performance habits
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in August
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Reidy named Charles and Frances Condit Associate Professor at Miami
Paul Reidy, associate professor in Miami University’s Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, has been appointed the Charles and Frances Condit Associate Professor. The three-ye...
10 new things Miami University students will see in the 2025-2026 academic year
New dining concepts, a Rec Center satellite, 100 textbooks on reserve, and more
Student to CEO: FSB grad working to get startup launched
Amanda Simeone wants to change the way diabetics deal with low blood sugar, and her path to market demonstrates the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur
Miami alum builds performance and tech solutions for elite athletes
Aimee Kimball, a 2001 graduate of Miami University with a master’s degree in Sports Studies/Sports Behavior and Performance, has spent her career at the intersection of sports psychology,...
Miami faculty member offers expert insight on financial and community factors for new parents
Megan Kuykendoll, a certified family life educator and instructor in Miami University’s Department of Family Science and Social Work, was featured in WalletHub’s “Best...
Miami alumna shares advice with new Hamilton teacher starting her first year
Miami University alumna Halie Barger, now in her second year teaching English at Wilson Middle School, is helping first-year science teacher Anna Tumlin navigate the start of the school year in Ham...
Study co-authored by EHS professor explores link between stress, pain, and social status
Sherrill Sellers, associate dean for undergraduate education, innovation, and technology and professor of family science and social work at Miami University, is a co-author of a new study published...
Ballenger earns career grant to support student attendance at national nutrition conference
Lydia Ballenger, director of Miami University’s Dietetic Internship program, has received a $10,000 Faculty Career Grant from the Center for Career Exploration and Success. The funding wi...
Preparing the Next Generation of Inspirational Educators
The need for talented educators is critical, and TEACh (Transformative Educators Advocating Change) Cincinnati is meeting that need by building a pipeline of homegrown teacher talent. Partnering cl...
Miami faculty member selected for Fulbright Specialist Project in Poland
Katherine Batchelor, professor at Miami University, has been selected for a Fulbright Specialist Project in Warsaw, Poland. During the two-week program, she will support educators working to develo...
Miami welcomes incoming class of Presidential Fellows
30 exceptional students hail from hometowns in 12 states and three countries
EHS alum Karman Meyer turns passion for nutrition and sleep into national platform
Karman Meyer, a 2009 Miami University graduate in dietetics, has transformed a deep passion for health into a thriving business and a national PBS special. As the founder of Meyer Nutrition Communi...
Miami graduate runs 102 miles in 24 hours to erase medical debt
Recent Miami University graduate Andrew Whitson '25 (Chinese Education, Linguistics, East Asian Languages and Cultures) ran 102 miles in 24 hours to raise $10,000 for Undue Medical Debt, a nonprofi...
Miami graduate Chad Thatcher named Teacher of the Year finalist for state of Ohio
Chad Thatcher, a two-time Miami University graduate, has been named the 2026 State Board District 6 Teacher of the Year and a finalist for the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year. A high school English t...
A 30-year journey of championing the teacher-scholar tradition
With his 15th student-coauthored book, Thomas Poetter reflects on decades of collaboration and innovation
Miami alumna Howard-Baptiste named provost at Berea College Berea, KY.
Miami University alumna Shewanee Howard-Baptiste, Ph.D. ’99 has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at Berea College, effective July 7, 2025. Howard-Baptiste, w...
SLAM minor Luke Sawhook featured on alumni podcast, credits sport econ class for real-world impact
Luke Sawhook, a 2023 Miami graduate and Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) minor, is the featured guest on the latest episode of We Went to Miami, a new alumni podcast hosted by Amitoj Kaur and...
KeAnna Daniels blends healing and entrepreneurship to uplift women and communities
KeAnna Daniels, a 2011 Miami University graduate in social work with a minor in entrepreneurship, is using her expertise to lead healing-centered initiatives that empower women and promote emotiona...
Maddox earns top presentation honor at international sport and discrimination conference
Callie Maddox, associate professor in Miami University’s Sport Leadership and Management program, received the Best Conference Presentation award at the 2025 Sport and Discrimination Conf...
Miami University Music Alumni Spotlight: Maximillian Jansen
Most recently, Max secured First Place and the Robert E. Ludwig Award at the 48th Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition, a prestigious national contest that celebrates excellence in oratorio pe...
Sherry Johnson appointed to Classified Personnel Advisory Committee at Miami University
Sherry Johnson, administrative assistant in the College of Education, Health and Society, has been appointed to serve on Miami University’s Classified Personnel Advisory Committee (CPAC) ...
Miami graduate works to increase number of Black male teachers through national nonprofit
As a former high school teacher and school administrator, Robert Hendricks III saw a troubling pattern: Black boys were consistently underserved in classrooms. But he also saw something else...
Ed.D. Summer Social welcomes students, alumni, and faculty
The Ed.D. Summer Social brought together current and prospective students, alumni, and faculty at Voice of America on June 13. Guy Parmigian, assistant clinical professor and Ed.D. program coordina...
Historic gifts boost scholarships for aspiring teachers at Miami
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society has received two of the largest gifts in its history to expand scholarship support for future educators. One donation strength...
Liz Bishop ’85 achieves dream of acting in films, multiple TV series
Actor who appears in new ‘Sorry, Baby’ film says, ‘I want people to know that it is never too late to pursue their dreams’
Farmer School of Business named one of '10 to watch' by Poets & Quants for Undergrads
School noted for alumni success, broad campus reach, student experiences
Debbie Hansel retires after 26 years of service to Miami University
After more than 26 years of dedicated service across multiple departments, Debbie Hansel is retiring from Miami University, capping off a career defined by connection, campus-wide experience, and a...
Miami recognized nationally with 'A' for excellence in literacy instruction
EHS program prepares future educators to teach young students to read more than words on a page
Miami Honors College student combines sport, social work to improve communities
Miami University Presidential Fellow Katie Dunn works with Carlyn Kimiecik’s lab to leverage sport and play
Miami faculty, students, and community partners celebrate pavilion project at Hueston Woods
Miami University Professor Helaine Alessio, students in her capstone course, and local volunteers recently helped complete a new pavilion at Hueston Woods State Park. Supported by a $10,000 grant f...
Guest professor inspires CPS students with story of innovation and resilience at Camp Excel
Kevin Kushman, Joyce Barnes Farmer Guest Professor at Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society, recently spoke with Cincinnati Public Schools middle schoolers during C...
Miami is new home for EAQ journal
Judy Alston, Érica Fernández to serve as co-editors of prestigious publication in educational leadership
Miami professor and alum named dean at Bradley University
Jeffrey Wanko, who earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Miami University, has been named the next dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences at Bradley...
Six Miamians receive Fulbright grants
Another Miami student selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Miami earns top rating for preparing future elementary teachers in reading instruction
Miami University’s College of Education, Health and Society has received an “A” grade in Reading Foundations from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for it...
2025 Farmer School of Business divisional recognition ceremony highlights
Trio of speakers addressed more than 1,000 graduating Farmer School students
EHS recipients earn Hawk Tank grants for literacy training and community engagement
Two College of Education, Health and Society representatives were among the eight winners of Miami University’s 2025 Hawk Tank competition, hosted by the MIAMI Women Giving Circle. Sarah ...
Three Aiken graduates celebrate next step in Miami’s TEACh Cincinnati program
Jada Martin Showes, Camerin Scott, and Sky Whaley, graduates of Aiken High School and incoming primary education majors at Miami University, are taking the next step in their journeys as future edu...
Sellers receives Delp Outstanding Faculty Award for student impact and leadership in EHS
Sherrill Sellers, professor of family science and social work and associate dean for undergraduate education, innovation, and technology, has been awarded the Richard T. Delp Outstanding Faculty Aw...
Barman awarded Fulbright to teach in Germany through US Student Program
Melinda Barman, an integrated science education and chemistry major at Miami University, has been awarded a Fulbright US Student Program English Teaching Assistantship to Germany. A Noyce Scholar a...
After graduating from CEC with a degree in Software Engineering, Alexa Williams '20 is now Manager of Data Insights at The New York Times.
Associated Student Government announces 2025 Outstanding Professor Award, top 10 nominees
Beth Miller, associate professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, received the 2025 award
Miami graduate named general manager for Northwestern football
Christian Sarkisian, a Miami University graduate with a degree in sport leadership and management, has been named general manager for Northwestern University’s Department of Athletics and...
EHS funds three experiential learning projects bridging academic disciplines
The initiatives prepare students for real-world collaboration across mental health, education, and nutrition fields
Lee Armstrong joins Miami as Director of Education Abroad
Lee Armstrong has been named Director of Education Abroad at Miami University. Armstrong comes to Miami from the University of Cincinnati, where she has worked for more than two decades in educatio...
TEACh students lead finals prep and community-building event
TEACh students at Miami University took the lead in organizing and hosting a weekend Lock-In event designed to help peers prepare for finals while fostering a sense of connection. Held at Western L...
Miami PhD student publishes six scholarly articles in one semester
Peter Kofi Dabie, a PhD student in Miami University’s Educational Leadership program, authored six scholarly articles during the Spring 2025 semester. His work adds to ongoing conversatio...
EHS Food Drive success helps stock pantry, support student nutrition
The College of Education, Health, and Society and the broader Miami University community raised $2,475 this spring through food donations, Amazon Wishlist purchases, and financial gifts during the ...
EHS honors students and faculty for excellence in teaching, research, service, and leadership
The College of Education, Health and Society, the EHS Dean’s Student Leadership Council, and the EHS Ambassadors recognized outstanding contributions from students and faculty during the ...
Students document Costa Rica study abroad experience in photo exhibit
Students from Miami University recently presented a photography exhibit reflecting their participation in Pura Vida: Education and Community in Costa Rica, a J-Term study abroad program led by Prof...
Miami alum builds equity-focused mental health firm serving Georgia schools and families
When Percy Jenkins left Miami University with three degrees in hand—including an education specialist degree in 2005—he didn’t yet know that his career path would lead...
Maddox discusses new pro league for women’s baseball on national podcast
Callie Batts Maddox, associate professor of sport leadership and management at Miami University, was featured on USA TODAY’s daily news podcast, The Excerpt, to discuss the launch of the ...
Aiken High School seniors commit to TEACh Cincinnati program at Miami
Three Aiken High School students—Camerin Scott, Jada Martin-Showes, and Sky Whaley—celebrated their commitment to join Miami University’s TEACh Cincinnati program on C...
Literacy and Language graduate student aims to make her students’ learning experiences more engaging
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, learn more about how a graduate student has turned her love of reading into a teaching career path that addresses the needs of diverse learners
Women in Business student organization hosts first conference
Speakers discuss their career paths, give students advice on planning their own
First MAT graduate cohort earns 100% BOC exam pass rate
Miami University’s inaugural cohort of Master of Athletic Training (MAT) students has achieved a perfect first-time pass rate on the Board of Certification (BOC) exam, marking a significa...
Paraprofessional-to-teacher program celebrates new educators with support from Queen City Book Bank
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society recently celebrated participants in the PELEA grant program, a partnership with the Hamilton County Educational Service Center...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Higgin Kim Asian Business Symposium encourages students to think globally
Program established more than 20 years ago continues to build bridges between business cultures
Miami alumna brings math to life through educational media startup
When Caroline Farkas’14 transitioned from classroom teaching to entrepreneurship, it wasn’t because she planned to start a business — it was because she saw a need. &a...
Faculty-student team launches youth development initiative through sport and play
Miami University Assistant Professor Carlyn Kimiecik partnered with undergraduate students Katie Dunn and Sophie Dull to launch Recess for Champions, a sport-based positive youth development initia...
EHS students honored with 2025 President’s Distinguished Service Award
Three students from the College of Education, Health, and Society — Mónnica Gay-Feliciano, Jessica Miller, and Debra Olabode — have been named recipients of Miami Unive...
Beeder shares mindful nutrition strategies in Miami Presents webinar
Bryn Beeder ’14, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and visiting faculty member at Miami University, shares practical insights on making intentional food and hydration choices in the web...
Sam Morris named Honors Faculty of the Year for College of Education, Health and Society
Sam Morris, clinical professor of sport leadership and management, has been selected as the Honors Faculty of the Year for Miami University’s College of Education, Health and Society. Cho...
CPS HR team visits Oxford to connect with TEACh Cincinnati students
Senior HR Director Julia Indelacio and members of the Cincinnati Public Schools human resources team recently visited Miami University to host a dinner for TEACh Cincinnati students, expressing CPS...
Miami alum Rebecca Dwenger selected as national trainer for K-12 generative AI initiative
Rebecca Dwenger, an instructional technology consultant at Hamilton County Educational Service Center and a master’s graduate of Miami University’s instructional design and tech...
Dauch family celebrated for gifts to academic advising, student-athletes
David Dauch and his family have made an emormous impact on the Miami community by giving of themselves
An experienced corporate executive, Mowry is currently the owner and CEO of GoreCreek Advisors.
SLAM exchange program with LUNEX University connects sport education across continents
Understanding global sport trends and perspectives opens students to a world of career opportunities
Sounds of spring: Student ensemble concerts, theater, dance, festivals, and more
Enjoy one — or all — of these end-of-semester performances
Miami team earns grant for young adult literature research
Kelli Rushek, assistant professor of English education, AYA ELA student Lada Gallant, and professor of English education Katherine Batchelor have received a 2025 ALAN Foundation Grant from the Asse...
Johnny Hill, professor of Teacher Education, was the 1990 Effective Educator. A nearly 40-year career at Miami included time as principal of McGuffey Laboratory School and supervisor at the Luxembo...
COhatch’s well-engineered success
Matthew Davis ’99 is leading his community-driven workspace and event company to success his own way
Miami alumnus builds nonprofit to empower Asian and Asian American leaders
Shane Carlin ’97, a graduate of the College Student Personnel program (now SAHE), is the founder and CEO of Asian Student Achievement, a nonprofit organization focused on preparing Asians...
FSB grad finds Cleveland Research Company competition's benefits go both ways
CRC's case competition helps students become more business savvy, which in turn benefits CRC
EY's Koval: Find your lane, never stop learning
Taking on the jobs that others don't want, becoming "that person" can be a good way to get noticed, 2012 grad says
22 TCPL faculty promoted to teaching, clinical professors, and associate lecturers
They join 40 tenure-track faculty and six librarians whose promotion and/or tenure were approved earlier this spring
Social work student goes global by embracing all the moments that matter
'She will undoubtedly inspire change wherever she goes.'
EHS students and faculty visit Statehouse to discuss education, health, and community needs
On March 26th, a group of 14 EHS students, faculty, and staff joined Miami University's Office of ASPIRE and Government Relations Network at the Ohio Statehouse for their annual Alternativ...
Athletic training students gain hands-on experience at casting workshop
Miami University’s Master of Athletic Training students took part in a hands-on casting workshop hosted by Erica Knollman, a certified athletic trainer with Kettering Health Network, and ...
Miami alumnus honored for national leadership in higher education
Miami University alumnus Dr. Edward J. Leach, M.Ed. ’88, was recognized with the inaugural Pathways to Possibility Partnership Award from National University at the 2024 NISOD Conference....
Six EHS students nominated for Phi Beta Kappa honor society
Six students from Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society have been nominated for Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor so...
FSB real estate program grows inside, outside the classroom
Only a few years into offering a degree, the Farmer School of Business real estate program is looking to the future
Miami earns spots on U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools ranking lists
University named in Best Education Schools, Part-time MBA Program, Speech Language Pathology categories
Distalmotion CEO Greg Roche ’95 returns to Miami to kick off #CASMeansCareers campaign
By developing strong relationships and networks and instilling a positive mindset, Roche overcame adversities and became a beaming success story.
ETBD students gain hands-on experience with extended reality
The Miami University Alumni Association highlighted projects by two students and one alumnus during McVey Data Science’s first year in recognition of its anniversary. Read about ...
Miami student Anna Williams named Dayton VA Social Work Student of the Year
Anna Williams, a Master of Social Work (MSW) student in Miami University’s Department of Family Science and Social Work, has been named the Dayton VA Social Work Student of the Year. Will...
Alumna, pair of students to speak at Farmer School divisional recognition ceremony
Students to share speaker slot for 2025 event
Lynn Good '81, CEO of Duke Energy, and Rob Davis '89, CEO of Merck, speak to students at CEC event
Their student-focused live conversation was moderated by Beena Sukumaran, Dinesh and ILA Paliwal Dean of Miami University's College of Engineering and Computing (CEC).
Elise Radina elected to NCFR Board of Directors
M. Elise Radina, associate provost for faculty affairs and professor in the Department of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University, has been elected as a member-at-large to the National C...
EHS faculty present research on graphic novels and inclusive teaching at TESOL 2025
Miami University faculty members Kelli Rushek, Robin Schell, and Matthew Siegel, all from the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, presented their research at the 2025 TESOL...
Study examines challenges and strengths of Ohio school boards amid political shifts
Kathleen Knight Abowitz, professor at Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society, explores the evolving role of school boards in her latest study, published in AERA Open...
Callie Maddox explores women’s role in baseball for The Conversation
Callie Maddox, professor of sport leadership and management at Miami University, examines the growing presence of women in baseball in a new article for The Conversation. Published on Opening Day, ...
A new era of 'edupreneurship' begins for aspiring educators and future teachers
Electrada CEO Kevin Kushman embraces 'one of the last frontiers of innovation' as the 2025 Joyce Barnes Farmer Distinguished Guest Professor
Bill Renwick loves the work, donates his paychecks back to the Union County, Indiana, school district
For last decade, Miami alumna’s high school students get inside look at Miami
Judy Brown ’82, a longtime collaborator with several faculty members, brings students to university classrooms for the day
MJF hosting its annual Distinguished Alumni Days on April 7 and 8
Career Panel open to all at 4:30 p.m. on April 7
Jeff Berding’s path to leadership started at Miami
Co-founder of FC Cincinnati will serve as spring commencement speaker
Miami University Symphony Orchestra Alumni Spotlight: Theadora Bowne
Theadora Bowne graduated from Miami University in 2024 with a Bachelor’s of Music in Cello Performance. She is now pursuing a Masters degree in Performance at San Francisco Conservatory o...
EHS alumna brings healthy options and community spirit to Hamilton
Samantha Casey '16 is making an impact in Hamilton with Healthy Hideout, a smoothie and coffee shop dedicated to providing nutritious, full-meal drinks while fostering a strong sense of community. ...
RedHawk50 class of 2024 introduced, celebrated at Cincinnati's Music Hall
The top 50 private companies founded or led by Miamians were announced Friday.
Rising graduate student takes on mental performance coaching with FC Cincinnati
Addy Lancaster pursues a future in Sports Psychology as the first SLAM intern to join the professional soccer club
Elisa Abes selected as a panelist for Hillel Campus Climate Initiative
Elisa S. Abes, professor and graduate studies director for Miami University’s Student Affairs in Higher Education program, has been selected as a panelist for the Hillel Campus Climate In...
Miami Ph.D. candidate Tahreem Fatima honored for research on education and social justice
Tahreem Fatima, a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Leadership at Miami University, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Graduate Student Award from the Critical Issues in Curriculum and Cultural ...
Reconnect and celebrate: Family science and social work alumni event
Join fellow Miami University alumni and friends for Impact and Inspire: Miami Family Science and Social Work on Tuesday, April 22, from 4–6 p.m. at Miami’s Voice of America Lear...
EHS to host edupreneurship scrimmage exploring teacher recruitment solutions
The College of Education, Health, and Society is launching a new event focused on "edupreneurship"—entrepreneurship in education—offering students a chance to apply innovative t...
DHL Supply Chain execs discuss benefits of customer-centric culture
Farmer School alums spoke to students as part of Supply Chain Speaker Series
Miami University alum Margo Rapp opens educational assessment business
Miami University alumna Margo Gehring Rapp, MS in School Psychology, recently celebrated the grand opening of her new business, New Perspectives in Education, located in Blue Ash, Ohio. The busines...
Miami faculty and students to present esports performance research at Midwest symposium
A team of Miami University sport psychology researchers, led by Visiting Assistant Professor Jordan Goffena, will present their findings on mental performance in esports at the 2025 Midwest Sport a...
CCA alum Bo Bridges partners with Cosm to present ocean experience in Shared Reality
"Big Wave: No Room for Error," is an immersive 60-minute oceanic experience premiering on March 15, 2025. This Cosm Studios Original captures surfers confronting some of the world's most formidable...
Miami University’s Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program earns initial CAATE accreditation
Miami University’s Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program has been granted five years of initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), re...
Rick McVey '81 talks fintech, risk, data science, and golf in Executive Speaker Series
Farmer School alum's company was on leading edge of fintech before fintech had a name
EHS faculty earn tenure and promotions
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society recognizes faculty members who have been granted tenure and promotions for their contributions to teaching, research, and service.
Faculty present on literacy realignment at Ohio Deans Compact Conference
Miami University faculty Sarah Watt and Michelle Cosmah shared insights on literacy realignment at the Ohio Deans Compact Conference in later February. Their session, A Tale of Two Curricula: Six-M...
Miami University’s synchronized skating teams delivered outstanding performances at the 2025 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championship in Colorado Springs, with the Collegiate team earning g...
Promotion and tenure granted to 46
Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 39 faculty members and six librarians at its Feb. 28 meeting . An additional faculty member was conferred tenure a...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Graduate student’s research delves into the effects of inactivity on heart health
As we celebrate American Heart Month, learn more about a graduate student’s passion for physiology, research on overall health, and how Miami has prepared him for a successful career
Noltemeyer to join International Women’s Day panel on leadership
Amity Noltemeyer, dean of Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society, will be a featured panelist for Elevating Women’s Leadership: Global Perspectives, Local ...
Miami school psychology students present research at national convention
Miami University school psychology graduate students Lisa Roessner and P.J. McCallister presented their research last week at the 2025 National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention...
Leanne Clark-Shirley '04 awarded the 2024 Cottrell Distinguished Alumni Award
Among those dedicated to understanding and improving the lives of older adults, Leanne Clark-Shirley stands out as an exemplary leader.
Miami faculty awarded grant for Head Start needs assessment
Faculty from Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society have received a $15,712 award from the Butler County Educational Service Center to assess the needs of Butler Cou...
TEACh Cincinnati honored at AACTE national conference
Miami University’s TEACh Cincinnati program was recognized on a national stage as it received the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Increasing Educator Divers...
Miami students earn top finishes at national sports analytics championship
Three Miami University students earned top placements at the 2025 National Collegiate Sports Analytics Championship, held Feb. 18-19 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Gus Weyand placed ...
Miami’s Augustus Weyand reaches Final Four in national sports analytics competition
Miami University’s Sport Analytics teams, led by Ryan Chen, Ph.D., delivered outstanding performances at the National Collegiate Sports Analytics Championship, held Feb. 18-19 in Nashvill...
Miami University honors faculty and staff at Years of Service Recognition Ceremony
Miami University celebrated the dedication of its faculty and staff during the 15-25-30 Years of Service Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. at ASC Pavilion. The event recognized th...
Miami alumni and faculty connect to advance the future of nutrition
Miami University alumni, faculty, and friends gathered on Feb. 12 at Clovernook Country Club for Empower the Future of Miami Nutrition, an event hosted by Mary Pat Turon-Findley ’83. The ...
Miami University’s second AI Symposium March 10-11
Lilly Leadership Institute and the College of Education, Health, and Society will host additional AI-themed conferences in April
SLAM graduate student Keaden Morisaki advances to Three Minute Thesis finals
Keaden Morisaki, a graduate student in Miami University’s Department of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM), has been named a finalist in the 2025 Dr. Gerald H. Sanders Three Minute Th...
Distalmotion CEO Greg Roche ‘95 to share his career path with students
“From Science to Business - All Roads Are Not the Same” scheduled for Thursday, Feb 27
Katie Dunn named finalist for 2025 Truman Scholarship
Katie Dunn, a junior social work major at Miami University, has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2025 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. A Presidential Fellow and Honors College student from Ill...
Pair of Farmer School accountancy alumni receive Love and Honor awards
Templeman, Pistell among dozen to receive awards.
Celebrate the new class of RedHawk50 honorees with us next month
Get your tickets now for the March 14 event
Miami professor discusses democracy, consensus on ‘Thinking in the Midst’ podcast
Kathleen Knight-Abowitz, professor of educational leadership at Miami University, was a featured guest on the Thinking in the Midst podcast, discussing the complexities of consensus, legitimacy, an...
Miami University’s Discovery Center receives grant for Project AWARE evaluation
Sarah Woodruff, Ph.D., director of Miami University’s Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Learning, has received $106,639 in funding as part of a $1.28 million awa...
Miami alum and emeriti faculty serves on Batchelder Award committee
Brenda Dales, a Miami University alumna and emeriti faculty member, played a key role in selecting the winner of the 2025 Mildred L. Batchelder Award, an honor recognizing outstanding translated ch...
Miami doctoral student named 2025 Clark Scholar
Diana Kajasiche, a doctoral student in Miami University’s Department of Educational Leadership, has been selected as a scholar for the 2025 David L. Clark National Graduate Research Semin...
Miami student takes top prize at 2025 National Collegiate Sports Sales Competition
Victory highlights the power of teamwork and preparation in the highly competitive sports sales industry
Judy Alston to deliver keynote at Penn State’s inaugural lecture series
Judy Alston, professor and department chair of educational leadership at Miami University, will deliver the first lecture and participate in a fireside chat at The Pennsylvania State University&...
A tribute to Dr. Martha Castañeda: A legacy of excellence, equity, and kindness
Castañeda was a committed teacher and internationally recognized scholar who leaves behind an extraordinary legacy in the field of language education
Adam Beissel provides insight on Miami’s arena site selection process
As Miami University narrows its options for a new multipurpose arena, Adam Beissel, associate professor of sport leadership and management, offers expertise on the potential impact of the two propo...
Miami students and staff share TEACh Cincinnati experience in The Miami Student
Miami University students and staff involved in the TEACh Cincinnati program were recently featured in The Miami Student, sharing their experiences in the initiative that helps students from divers...
EHS students named Fulbright semifinalists for 2025-2026 awards
Two students from Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) have been named semifinalists for the prestigious 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Melinda Ba...
Jordan Goffena publishes chapter on self-regulated learning and self-talk in sport
Jordan D. Goffena, visiting assistant professor in the Department of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) at Miami University, authored a chapter in the forthcoming book Principles of Self-Talk i...
Fourteen Miami students, alumni named Fulbright semifinalists
Fourteen Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Nine undergraduates, three graduate students, and two alumni have been recommended ...
Margie Conrath wins national championship in ticket sales, Miami team takes home top honors
Margie Conrath, a senior majoring in sport leadership and management (SLAM) at Miami University, achieved a historic victory at the 2025 National Collegiate Sports Sales Competition (NCSSC), held i...
Miami University alumna Kristen Stoehr, a 2010 graduate with a B.S. in Food and Nutrition and a member of the College of Education, Health and Society (EHS) Advisory Council, has launched Vital Pur...
William “Bill” Farling, a visionary leader in school psychology, was instrumental in founding the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), where he later served as E...
Miami faculty member co-authors study on innovative teaching strategies for future school counselors
Jenna Alvarez, associate clinical professor in Miami University’s Department of Educational Psychology, collaborated with researchers from Clemson University, Wright State University, and...
Week of Service and Reflection honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Judy Alston’s address on Jan. 29 focuses on courageous leadership
Steve Maynard ’79, a retired Navy captain and director of military applications at GE Aerospace, learned about leadership at Miami
TEACh Cincinnati earns national recognition for innovative teacher pipeline model
Miami University’s TEACh Cincinnati receives AACTE’s ‘Promising Practice Award' for bolstering and diversifying the teaching profession
Eight Miami students named Gilman Scholars
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships help fund study abroad experiences.
Miami nutrition expert explains the benefits and risks of electrolyte beverages
Bryn Beeder, visiting instructor of nutrition at Miami University, shares her expertise in a recent article for The Conversation. She explains how electrolyte beverages can support hydration and ma...
Miami sports business expert shares insights on Bengals' future roster strategy
Adam Beissel, an associate professor of sport leadership and management (SLAM) at Miami University and expert in the business of sports, recently appeared on WCPO 9 News to discuss the Cincinnati B...
Six students complete dietetic internship rotation with Miami Dining Services
Six Miami nutrition/dietetic interns recently completed their dietetic rotations with Miami University’s Dining Services, gaining hands-on experience in dining services, nutrition, and op...
EHS alumni among honorees at Miami University’s 2024 Love and Honor Awards
The 2024 Love and Honor Awards ceremony on Feb. 13 will celebrate exceptional individuals whose generosity, leadership, and service have advanced Miami University’s mission. Among the hon...
Katherine Batchelor receives OCTELA’s 2025 Outstanding Educator award
Katherine Batchelor, professor of education at Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society, has been named the 2025 Outstanding English Language Arts Educator by the Ohio...
WKRC-Local 12 highlights Anthony James’ research on absenteeism solutions
Anthony James, professor and department chair of family science and social work at Miami University, was featured in a two-part segment on WKRC-Local12’s town hall addressing chronic abse...
First-Year Integrated Core students show what they've learned in Client Challenge
“What they showed today is they have the skills and the abilities that will provide value to any business.”
Miami alumni offer expert advice on healthy food choices for the new year
Three distinguished Miami College of Education, Health, and Society alumni—Ainsley Maull Malone ’79, Amanda Rosin Goldman ’95, and Deanne Sachs Brandstetter ’...
Pair of FSB alumna are 2024-25 18 of the Last 9 honorees
Marketing graduates selected for annual honor
SLAM alumni Herald and Price honored among 2024 18 of the Last 9 awardees
Jordan Herald '19 and Holden Price '19, graduates of Miami University's College of Education, Health and Society and the Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM) program, have been named to the pres...
Miami alum Sharon Draper's novel becomes Disney movie
Award-winning author and Miami University alum Sharon Draper’s beloved book "Out of My Mind" has made the leap to the screen as a Disney+ movie. The adaptation, which premiered at the 202...
Primary education student Ava Van Praag earns Gilman Scholarship for study abroad
Ava Van Praag, a primary education and TESOL major in Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society, has been awarded a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar...
Trailblazing Sustainability in Aerospace: Sarah Waechter’s Path from Miami to NASA
Miami University alumna Sarah Waechter '04, now Deputy Project Manager of NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project, shares her journey from Oxford to aerospace leadership.
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation to expand its Communities of Practice for Ea...
Kimiecik and Dunn recognized for student-athlete well-being research
Carlyn Kimiecik, assistant professor in the Family Science and Social Work Department, and social work student Katharine Dunn presented their literature review findings at the National Association ...
Beyond High Street: Liz Niehaus
Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1986 finance alum Liz Niehaus about stepping on and off the career ladder, her busy "retirement," and following her father's advice. Listen here
Congratulations to the Fall 2024 Faculty Writing Fellows Cohort
The Howe Center for Writing Excellence and Howe Writing Across the Curriculum (HWAC) program welcome Miami faculty members as new Faculty Writing Fellows alumni.
EHS graduate students earn top honors at Miami University 2024 Graduate Research Forum
Graduate students Tyaira Smith and Jason Abram were among the top honorees at the Miami University 2024 Graduate Research Forum, held on Nov. 1. Tyaira Smith, a fourth-year doctoral student in educ...
Graduate Research Forum 2024: Top presenter awards
Winners of the oral and poster presentations from the 16th annual forum announced
Miami University alumna explores virtual reality’s impact on pediatric orthopedic care
Mackenzie Cannon ’19, a Family Science graduate and certified child life specialist, recently published an article in Everything Matters detailing her work with Nationwide Children...
Winning big: Miami’s SLAM students shine at national sports sales competition
Oliver Stern claimed the No. 1 spot in the Ticket Sales Competition at the National Collegiate Sports Sales Competition Qualification Round. Fellow SLAM students Margie Conrath (No. 28), Luke Daxe ...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
A beloved professor of social studies education, Fuller taught at Miami University for over 30 years, earning the Miami University Alumni Association Effective Educator of the Year Award in 1994. L...
Kimiecik team explores narrative pedagogy at Lilly Conference
At the 43rd Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching, held Nov. 21-23 at Miami University’s Armstrong Center, father-daughter duo Jay Kimiecik (KNH) and Carlyn Kimiecik (FSW) present...
Berg publishes on anticipatory postural adjustments
William Berg, professor of kinesiology at Miami University, recently contributed to a Special Issue of Brain Sciences focused on anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) in motor control. Berg's in...
Miami University hosts literacy celebration at Queen City Book Bank
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) hosted a Celebration of Literacy on Monday, November 18 at the Queen City Book Bank, highlighting the importance of lite...
Miami faculty and alumni explore biomechanics of the short game in golf
A new study co-authored by Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health faculty members Dean Smith and Mark Walsh, alongside former students and now alumni Tess McGuire and Caitlyn Picard, exam...
Educational Leadership professor Érica Fernández elected to national leadership role
Érica Fernández, professor of educational leadership at Miami University, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCE...
Faculty and alumni co-author study on perceptions of sport psychology professionals
Robin Vealey, professor of sport leadership and management at Miami University, collaborated with alumni Alexander Bianco, M.S. ’19, and Sabrina Madson, M.S. ’21, to publish a s...
Exploring leadership and team culture: New faculty publication
Robin Vealey, professor of sport leadership and management at Miami University, and Corinne Zimmerman, M.S. ’22, collaborated with co-author Nicholas Myers to publish a study in the Journ...
Miami students bring sports passion to "Red Brick Recap"
Miami University students Jack Mueller and Ted Brennan are bringing the energy of Miami sports straight to fans with Red Brick Recap, a podcast and YouTube show that breaks down the latest in Miami...
Author Sarah Stitzlein leads discussion on teaching honesty in a dishonest world
EHS hosted a thought-provoking "Coffee and Conversation" event with author Sarah Stitzlein on Nov. 20. The discussion, inspired by her book Teaching Honesty in a Populist Era: Emphasizing Truth in ...
‘Niche picking’ helps Social Work students find a perfect career path
Unique networking opportunities take faculty mentorship far beyond the classroom
Miami University ranks fourth in nation for study abroad among public doctoral universities
University sees increase in the percentage of undergraduates studying abroad
TCE faculty publish study on justice-oriented teacher education
Faculty members Racheal Banda, Ganiva Reyes, and Kathy Batchelor from Miami University’s Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry (TCE) co-authored a study published in...
Ganiva Reyes joins Educational Studies journal editorial advisory board
Ganiva Reyes, department chair and associate professor in Miami University’s Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, has been appointed to the Editorial Advisory Boar...
Ganiva Reyes elected chair of AERA’s Critical Issues in Curriculum and Cultural Studies SIG
Ganiva Reyes, department chair and associate professor in Miami University’s Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, has been elected chair of the Critical Issues in ...
Alumni Spotlight: Makenzie Knore ('24)
Music alumna releases debut piano collection inspired by campus life
Jones Lab undergraduate researchers win 2 awards at the 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting
Miami University students traveled to San Diego to compete in the undergraduate poster competition, ultimately bringing two top-tier awards back to Oxford, Ohio.
Military, veteran student programs awarded grant by state
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce granted the university over $150,000 in recognition and support of EHS education programs enrolling military-affiliated students
Miami University breaks external funding record in fiscal year 2024
“The pursuit of external grants directly supports our educational mission. The opportunity to be engaged in research as collaborators is what sets Miami apart in its commitment to teaching,&#...
Four EHS projects awarded technology grants to enhance student learning and engagement
Four innovative projects from Miami University's College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) were recently awarded grants through the competitive process from the Student Technology Fee fund, d...
Ann Haley MacKenzie named extraordinary professor at South Africa's North-West University
Ann Haley MacKenzie, a faculty member in Miami University’s Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, has been appointed extraordinary professor for the Research Center...
Unlocking muscle health: Miami University secures $410,071 grant for early-life inactivity study
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases has awarded Miami University $410,071 for research on how early-life physical inactivity influences muscle quality later in...
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) has awarded Miami University $163,675 through the EmpowerVetEd grant initiative for the project titled Empower VetEd: Supporting Military in Mia...
Urban Cohort joins Peaslee Neighborhood Center
Urban Cohort joins Peaslee Neighborhood Center for 14th annual community event, honoring partnership and leadership.
Carla Shalaby, Ed.D. speaks on literacy and freedom in education at campus symposium
Carla Shalaby from the University of Michigan led a compelling keynote at Miami’s College of Education, Health, and Society’s fall symposium, titled “Critical conversa...
Noltemeyer named dean of College of Education, Health, and Society
New role begins Dec. 1; Noltemeyer has been interim dean of EHS since January
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Miami earns high marks in Intelligent.com 2025 rankings
University is No. 1 for Master’s in Gerontology; No. 2 in Best Small Business Management
Miami students conduct mock evaluation team meeting in interdisciplinary training
Graduate and undergraduate students from Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society participated in an interdisciplinary training event at Shriver Center, collaborating ...
By pursuing a humanities degree at Miami, Unroe has gone on to be a success story through many different avenues in the field of gerontology.
Miami alumna’s graphic design skills on display from Paris to Cleveland
Art director enjoying fast-paced environment with NBA’s Cavaliers
Sculpting the strange with Dan Chudzinski ’07
CCA alumnus realizes the mythological and strange through his sculpture work
Transforming education: New AI modules empower K-12 educators
K-12 teachers can access new learning modules on Artificial Intelligence in education, complete with the latest insights on Generative AI. Created by a team from Miami University alongside leading ...
New partnership supports aspiring teachers with affordable housing in downtown Cincinnati
Empowering future educators in diverse urban areas can transform local communities
Miami University PhD student Tahreem Fatima earns 2024 AESA award for outstanding research
Tahreem Fatima, a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Leadership at Miami University, has been awarded the 2024 Taylor & Francis Past President’s Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Res...
Miami alumnus Juan Gilbert '91 appointed to National Science Board by President Joe Biden
Hamilton native hopes to bring ‘computing for social good perspectives’ to the board
Michael Connor ’94 on harnessing generative AI and emotional intelligence for business and beyond
He is the founder of Chat EQ: an AI-powered web app designed for compassionate communication, teaching its users emotional intelligence.
Serving as a mentor high on list of priorities for new associate provost
Elise Radina has been professor, chair, associate dean at Miami
School boards unveiled: Miami professor shares insights on 'The Referenda' podcast
Kathleen Knight-Abowitz, professor of Educational Leadership at Miami University, was a guest on the podcast The Referenda, where she discussed her research on Ohio school boards. In the episode, t...
Miami Online: Meet Miami University’s reinvented online campus
System-wide unification of online academic programs launches new era of education at Miami
Ed.D students publish book on project-based and inquiry learning
Lauren Martin of Cincinnati Public Schools and Mici Eubanks from Indiana Hill Primary School have co-authored a new book titled Project-Based and Inquiry Learning: Nurturing Curiosity. Their work p...
Open forums for EHS dean finalists this month
Forums for College of Education, Health, and Society dean finalists will be held at King Library and McGuffey Hall
Students, faculty, alumni tout Miami business ecosystem at StartupCincy Week
StartupCincy Week gave Miami the opportunity to show off what its faculty, students, and alumni can do.
Graduate students secure $6,010 to enhance wellness space at McGuffey Hall
College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) graduate students Cayden Enix and Georgie Early, along with Assistant Dean Lea Minniti, have been awarded $6,010 through Miami’s Mental Hea...
OutSCIder Classroom has started airing on PBS stations in southwest Ohio
Young alumni talk cybersecurity at Farmer School panel discussion
A panel of recent graduates examined the current and future states of cybersecurity.
Miami Urban Cohort student Gabrielle Byrd highlights exhibit on Black travel during Jim Crow era
Gabrielle Byrd, a Miami University Urban Cohort student and freelance writer for Cincinnati Public Radio, has written an article showcasing “The Negro Motorist Green Book” exhib...
The amazing alumni I met at this year's 18 Of The Last 9 luncheon
CEC Student Associate Lauren Devney shares her experience attending the 18 of the Last 9 Luncheon.
Miami alumna Maddie Tobler builds career as athletic trainer at Northern Iowa
Miami University athletic training graduate Maddie Tobler '21, serves as the athletic trainer for the University of Northern Iowa's track and field team. Tobler's journey began as a student trainer...
Chronic absenteeism under the spotlight: Anthony James on 'The Academic Minute'
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified challenges in K-12 education, including the growing issue of chronic absenteeism. Anthony James, professor and interim chair of family science and social work at...
Miami remains among top 3 public schools for Undergraduate Teaching
University recognized in several U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges categories
Multimillion-dollar gift names Farmer School of Business student advising center
Dauch Family Scholarship program for FSB student athletes also announced.
Alumna Carol Anderson honored with Freedom Summer of ’64 Award
Esteemed author, historian, educator recognized for work with civil rights and social justice
SCOM alumni describe ups, downs of rotational development programs
The 2024 Supply Chain Roundtable had an alumni panel that talked about a growing trend in business.
Trailblazing educator and alumna inspires at Mrs. America 2024 competition
Mrs. Ohio Anedra Million advocates for mental health and substance abuse prevention in schools
The theme for Miami's Homecoming Weekend Sept. 26-29 is 'Celebrating the Spirit of Western: A Homecoming for Love, Honor, and Legacy'
Miami University students, faculty represented at behavioral health workforce event
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society was well represented at the Higher Education Learning Circle: Building the Behavioral Health Workforce event on Friday at VOA....
Simran Kaur-Colbert, Ph.D. ‘22 named inaugural director at George Washington University
Simran Kaur-Colbert, Ph.D., a 2022 graduate of Miami University’s College of Education, Health and Society, has been appointed the inaugural director of the Center for Interfaith and Spir...
Miami welcomes over 80 students from Cincinnati partner schools for a campus visit
Miami's College of Education, Health, and Society recently hosted over 80 students from Aiken, Taft, and Withrow High Schools, part of the TEACh Cincinnati partnership. Students, accompanied by the...
Celebrating 33 years of dedication: Mary’s Miami journey
After 33 years of dedication, Mary Denney is ready to embark on her next chapter—retirement. Her journey at Miami University began in a part-time role with the ROTC program, and over the ...
Freedom Summer of ’64 Award ceremony is Sept. 20 at Hall Auditorium
Carol Anderson ’81 MA ’82 to be honored for efforts to advance civil rights and social justice
Second business successfully exits RedHawk Ventures
Software service company acquired by sports streaming platform
In Memoriam: Nancy Humbach, former associate professor of Teacher Education
Humbach was a prolific author of Spanish language textbooks used in thousands of high schools. Read the obituary
Join the Fall Literacy Initiative: Help Us Deliver the Gift of Books to Cincinnati Schools!
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) is excited to launch a fall service project supporting literacy in partnership with the Queen City Book Bank. We invite ...
KNH students honored with Provost's Student Academic Achievement Award
Taylor Thornburg (Kinesiology, Pre-Med) and Lindsay Stein (Kinesiology, Nutrition Minor) were among ten Miami University undergraduates honored with the Provost's Student Academic Achievement Award...
Tyaira Smith and Crystal Watson named 2024 UCEA Jackson Scholars
Doctoral students Tyaira Smith (LCC/PhD) and Crystal Watson (EdD) have been selected as University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Jackson Scholars for the 2024 cohort. This prestigio...
Anthony James discusses chronic absenteeism on NPR's Cincinnati Edition
Anthony James, Ph.D., Professor and Interim Department Chair of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University, was featured on NPR’s Cincinnati Edition to discuss the rise in chronic...
Alumna doesn’t let canceled flight stop her first visit to Oxford in three decades
SLAM Roadshow Series brings Miami University alumni together in Chicago
Miami University's Department of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) successfully hosted a vibrant alumni gathering in Chicago on Friday, August 30, 2024, as part of the SLAM Roadshow Series. Th...
Beyond High Street: Jackie Shropshire
Jackie Shropshire had a successful career in healthcare sales, until he decided to make a change.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in August
Check out our weekly Miami Media Highlights on the Miami University News website.
MFA student Sarah-Faith Strait to show in Virginia
IN MOTION is a continuation of Sarah-Faith Strait’s life-long investment in the image of the horse. This might be an obsession. In this exhibition, the horse undergoes a series of materia...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Miami University is honored to announce the appointment of Professor Martha Castañeda as the Nancy Humbach Endowed Chair in Foreign Language Education for the 2024-2025 academic year. This...
Professor Adam Beissel Discusses Cincinnati Open’s Role Amid Global Tennis Changes
Miami University’s Associate Professor Adam Beissel recently shared his expertise in a news story discussing the Cincinnati Open's position as global tennis undergoes potential realignmen...
On August 22nd, Miami University, in partnership with St. Francis Seraph Church, proudly unveiled a newly renovated building in Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. The ribb...
cara hinh ’16 named Associate Artistic Director for Indiana Repertory Theatre
Ahead of the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s 52nd Season, the Theatre has hired cara hinh (they/she) as the new Associate Artistic Director... Read on
Miami University Partner Teacher Named Finalist for Ohio Teacher of the Year 2025
Miami University is dedicated to partnering with educators who embody the highest ideals of their profession, and Michelle Dohrmann of West Clermont High School is a shining example. The Department...
The Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential, has received national acclaim with new endorsements from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Office of Head Start (OH...
Miami University celebrates doctoral hooding ceremony: 11 EHS graduates recognized
Miami University honored its latest cohort of doctoral graduates from the College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) during a recent hooding ceremony. Held on Friday, August 16 the event celeb...
Miami University's College of Education, Health, and Society hosts Cleveland reception
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) held a special evening event at The Union Club in Cleveland. The reception, which took pla...
Ten new things Miami University students will see in the 2024-2025 academic year
New dining concepts, a walk-in tech support center, and more
Abby Helsinger publishes study on digital skills and political efficacy in U.S. adults
Abby Helsinger, Senior Research Associate at Miami University’s Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Learning, has recently published a significant study exploring ...
Miami University launches scholarship in honor of Dr. Susan Rudge's legacy
Miami University is proud to announce a new scholarship initiative within the nutrition and dietetics program to honor the outstanding contributions of Dr. Susan Rudge. Known for her dedication to ...
EHS school psychology alumni share insights on global learning
Two alums of Miami's school psychology program, Chin Lee, M.S., Ed.S., and Danielle Nehring, M.S., Ed.S., recently published an article titled "Learning Abroad: Graduate Student Reflections After I...
Join Miami’s SLAM Road Series in Chicago: Happy Hour and Football Fun Await!
Miami University alumni are invited to a special happy hour gathering hosted by the Department of Sport Leadership & Management (SLAM) on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Chicago. This event will ta...
Miami University Professor Paul Reidy's research featured on NutritionFacts.org
Paul Reidy, an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University, has had his research spotlighted on the popular website NutritionFacts.org. His work ...
Kayleigh Gregory presents maternal health care research at national conference
Kayleigh Gregory, an assistant professor in the Department of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University, recently presented her research on quality maternal health care at the Postpartum S...
Join #MoveInMiami on August 22: Support the Class of 2028 with 2,028 Gifts!
On August 22, Miami University invites you to participate in #MoveInMiami, a special day dedicated to welcoming the Class of 2028 and shaping their Miami Experience. The goal is to honor the new cl...
Ohio’s approach can also be a model for states having problems with attendance, writes James in The Conversation
Farmer Family Foundation matching gift adds up
$20 million matching gift nearly fulfilled halfway through two-year period
Miami alumnus named CEO of Starbucks
Brian Niccol ’96 served as speaker at this year’s Spring Commencement
FSB faculty, EY examine AI potential for education at workshop
A two-day event in Cleveland paired EY professionals and Farmer School faculty to learn more about the education possibilities of AI.
Four Miami University alumni named to Forbes '30 Under 30 Cincinnati' list
College of Engineering and Computing, College of Arts and Science, and Farmer School of Business alumni make newly created local list
Pair of FSB alumni among 4 Miamians named to Forbes local 30 Under 30 list
Four Miami University graduates are on a new localized version of Forbes' long-running 30 under 30 list.
DHL Supply Chain interns gain ‘real-world learning and experiences’
Miami University double major Isabelle Campbell rises to challenge of organizing warehouse ‘graveyard’ filled with nearly 600,000 units of merchandise
Jay Kimiecik receives SUNY Cortland's Distinguished Educator Award
John “Jay” Kimiecik ’80 has been honored with SUNY Cortland’s Distinguished Educator Award during the Alumni Reunion 2024 Awards Ceremony held on Saturday, J...
Professor Thomas Poetter publishes thought-provoking book on curriculum theory
Thomas Poetter, professor of educational leadership at Miami University, has published a new book titled "Curriculum Fragments: A Currere Journey through Life Processes." This insightful work build...
Paris Olympics 2024 will begin a new era for the Games
What to watch for: A mix of concerns, controversies, and celebrations surround the Summer Games
Miami University Professor Releases Second Edition of Influential Literacy Guide
Paula Saine, Ph.D., the John Heckert Professor of Literacy at Miami University, has released the second edition of her influential book, "Cultivating Diversity and Inclusion: Using Global and Multi...
Adam Beissel honored with Miami Athletics Dr. David Shrider Academic Impact Award
Oxford, OH—Congratulations to Adam Beissel, associate professor of sport leadership and management, on being named the recipient of the 2023-24 Miami Athletics Dr. David Shrider Academic ...
Innovative approach to career development highlighted at NCDA annual meeting
San Diego, CA – At the recent National Career Development Association (NCDA) annual conference, Katie Bowling-Southwood, senior associate director of career development, and Jordan D. Gof...
Kelli Rushek publishes article in English Journal
Kelli Rushek, assistant professor of English education, has been featured in the latest issue of the English Journal. Her article, titled "English Language Arts Teaching as Guided Meaning-Making," ...
The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) announced that Lindsey Ellis, a 2015 sport leadership and management alumna of Miami University, has been appointed head coach of the United States...
Miami alum Alison Sears honored as 2025 Ohio State Board District 4 Teacher of the Year
Alison Sears, an alumna of Miami University, has been recognized as the 2025 State Board District 4 Ohio Teacher of the Year. Sears holds a bachelor's degree in Botany and Chemistry and a master's ...
Lexi Laskonis, Supply Chain and Business Analytics double major, enjoys challenging Procter & Gamble internship
Classroom connection leads to FSB grad's future high-profile client
Emil Barr's persistence and patience paid off in landing a new client.
Beyond High Street: Kenneth Ali
1980 alum is managing partner at Rock Gate Partners.
Shane Carlin ’97 M.S. leads non-profit to empower Asian American leaders
Shane Carlin, a 1997 M.S. graduate of Miami University and the College of Education, Health, and Society, founded Asian Student Achievement (ASA). This 501(c)(3) non-profit is dedicated to propelli...
Grant received for research on success of underrepresented students
Erica T. Campbell, Ph.D. from the Department of Educational Leadership, Jennifer Troutman, educational leadership M.Ed. graduate and current Ed.D. student as well as staff member at the Farmer Scho...
Hughes Family Scholars program announced
A new student success program has been created at the Farmer School of Business.
Beyond High Street: Lance Theobald
Lance is a 2010 accountancy graduate
1809 Capital, RedHawk Ventures reflect on collaboration during past year
A student-led investment fund and an alumni-led venture fund talk about their collaboration efforts.
His $1 million gift will help prepare students for the challenges of medical school and life as a physician
Kristen Stoehr ‘10 brings real-world consultancy opportunity to students with Nestlé project
Miami University alum Kristen Stoehr ‘10 led a Spring semester consultancy project through Miami's East Bridge Consultancy. The team focused on providing insights and strategies from a Ge...
Three Miami University Faculty Awarded Grant to Enhance Science of Reading Curriculum
Miami University is excited to announce that three faculty members, Lena Lee, Michelle Cosmah, and Sarah Watt, have received a $6,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to en...
Miami Alumni Weekend's Golden Celebration: Meet the 50th Reunion Co-Chairs
Miami University and EHS alum Peggy Hamman Landes ’74 and her husband Chuck Landes ’74 were selected to co-chair the 50th reunion committee for Alumni Weekend 2024. Their journe...
Miami Alum Karli Spaid Shines in Professional Softball Debut
Former Miami University softball star and SLAM alum Karli Spaid has officially launched her professional career with Athletes Unlimited. Making her debut in Wichita, Kansas, Spaid quickly showcased...
School Boards Becoming More Partisan, Warns Education Expert
In a recent interview with KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer, Kathleen Knight Abowitz, an Educational Leadership professor at Miami University, discussed the growing partisanship in school board elections...
Christopher Lewis M.S. ‘99 receives NASPA Pillar of the Profession Award
Dr. Christopher Lewis, a 1999 graduate of Miami University, has been honored with the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education - NASPA's Pillar of the Profession award, one of the highest...
2023 FSB grad earns Elijah Watt Sells award
Boone is sixth FSB grad to earn award since 2018.
Miami alum: Hospice social worker by day and artisan by night
Emily Cross, a social work alum of Miami University, is making waves in the art world with her unique ceramic creations at Little Jack's Ceramics. In a recent interview with Erinn Sweet of the Urba...
TCE faculty Kenzie Andrews joins early career teachers at Reds game
Kenzie Andrews, a faculty member from the Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry (TCE) Department, celebrated with the Miami Early Career Teacher group at a Cincinnati Reds game.
CPS and Miami TEACh Students Join "Future BIPOC Teachers Meet and Greet"
High school students from Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS), along with current and incoming Miami students in the TEACh Cincinnati program, participated as attendees and panelists at the "Future BIP...
EHS Interim Dean Amity Noltemeyer Keynotes at the University of Hong Kong Conference
Amity Noltemeyer, the EHS Interim Dean, delivered the keynote presentation at the University of Hong Kong on June 7. Her presentation, titled "Publishing and Reviewing in Academic Journals: An Edit...
Discovery Center Support Key to Success for Non-Traditional MSW Student
"The support I received from my supervisor at The Discovery Center was pivotal to my success in earning a Master's in Social Work. Working full-time while earning a graduate degree was difficult at...
Camp Excel Introduces Middle Schoolers to College Life at Miami University
Camp Excel, directed by Rodney Coates, professor of global and intercultural studies, hosted around 100 students from Cincinnati Public Schools and Middletown City Schools at Miami University from ...
The former school board member and scholar of educational leadership sees this shift having the potential to disrupt the important work of nonpartisan school boards in communities across the nation
Search begins for new dean of the College of Education, Health, and Society
Miami is partnering with Storbeck Search and Associates
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
EHS faculty members honored with Richard T. Delp Outstanding Faculty Award
Professors Kevin Bush (EDP/FSW) and Jeffrey Wanko (TCE) have been awarded EHS's Richard T. Delp Outstanding Faculty Award. In 1992, Richard and Emily Delp Smucker established the Richard T. Delp Ou...
Visionary support helps build Center for Supply Chain Excellence
"Having exposure to supply chain management was an important part of my career accomplishments.”
The Class of 2024 showed 'remarkable determination and adaptability' during pandemic
Graduating seniors Simon DeBruin and Karli Spaid, and master’s student Marina Mendes ’22, share what they gained from COVID-19 experience
40-plus businesses have been started by Miami students while still in college
Mad Rabbit Tattoo’s co-founders discovered their shared passion early
Farmer Family Sculpture Park dedicated
The sculpture depicts the man whose name the business school bears and his wife.
Finding support at Miami University, connected by the same red tie
Jack Fazio, former student trustee, becomes an advocate for student mental health
Professor Leah Wasburn-Moses Updates and Publishes Ohio Foster Care Youth Guide
The Ohio Child Welfare Training Program has released an updated version of its youth guide, originally developed by Professor Leah Wasburn-Moses and EHS Social Work alum Bethany Strauss ’...
Beyond High Street: Gopa Dobson
Her favorite building on Miami's campus? Millett Hall. Why? Listen and find out!
Revisiting Reframe Episode 5: The Enigma of Elegance: Unraveling the Intricacies of Movement
In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with William Berg, professor of Kinesiology, to delve into the intricacies of human movement.
EHS Dean's Advisory Councils' Awards
This year’s graduate and undergraduate dean’s advisory councils developed an EHS Awards program. The 2024 inaugural winners are: 2024 Outstanding Graduate Research Award Recipie...
Associated Student Government announces 2024 Outstanding Professor Award, top 10 nominees
Patrick Haney, professor of Political Science, received the 2024 award
Celebrating the inaugural graduation of the dual pathway teaching program
The College of Education, Health, and Society’s first cohort of students completing the dual pathway program are graduating! A senior recognition event was held at Oxford LaRosa’...
EHS alum enjoys vibrant retirement
EHS alum Stephanie Putnam describes how the region's vibrant social scene and plentiful activities have shaped her retirement experience.
Eight EHS faculty members recognized for making an impact on the Class of 2024
Student Life asked the class of 2024 who made an impact on their college journey, and here are the EHS faculty members they named: Adam Beissel, Ph.D. – Associate Professor of Sports Lead...
Professor Nancy Parkinson's initiative wins support from MIAMI Women Giving Circle
Congratulations to Professor Nancy Parkinson, whose Miami Student Online Pantry Pick List Program has been successfully funded through the MIAMI Women Giving Circle Hawk Tank event! This initiative...
Professor Elisa Abes accepted to the Antisemitism Summer Institute at GWU
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Elisa Abes has been accepted into the highly competitive Antisemitism Summer Institute hosted by the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at...
Inspiring Lifelong Learning: Professor Kate Rousmaniere’s Profound Impact at Miami University
The Miami Student: ‘She’s connecting to us’: How one professor has impacted the lives of her students
The Miami Student: Nancy Parkinson: From passion to profession
In this episode of Reframe, the podcast from the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University, we present an eye-opening discussion that draws striking parallels between the worlds...
Miami University SLAM students experience the SheBelieves Summit in Chicago
Six students from Miami University's Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) program participated in the 2024 SheBelieves Summit, an educational and networking event hosted by U.S. Soccer and Deloit...
Alumni Katherine Coy Smith releases book on art education leadership
Katherine Coy Smith, a 2016 doctoral graduate of the College of Education, Health, and Society and Department of Educational Leadership, recently published a book titled "Autobiographical Lectures ...
Momentum is building at the Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm, where Entrepreneurship students and student-founders find mentorship and guidance
Miami's Knight Abowitz begins term as president-elect of the Philosophy of Education Society
Miami professor will serve as president in 2025-2026
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
12 TCPL faculty promoted to teaching, clinical professors, and lecturers
They join 44 tenure-track faculty and one librarian whose promotion and/or tenure were approved in February
Revisiting Reframe Episode 3: Cultivating Agility in Education: Embracing the Evolving Classroom
On this episode of Reframe, the podcast from the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University, Michelle Cosmah, a clinical faculty member in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum,...
Beyond High Street: Jillian Griffiths
Jillian is a 1992 Farmer School accountancy graduate
Honors College gives recognition to KNH faculty member
Recipients selected by the Honors Student Advisory and Activities Board.
Miami faculty and students publish study on critical literacies in language education
Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry faculty members Kelli Rushek and Katherine Batchelor, along with students Julia Beaumont, Ava Shaffer, and Delaney Barrett, have published a study in t...
Miami University's Nutrition Program Achieves Perfect Match Rate for Fourth Consecutive Year
Miami University's nutrition/dietetics program celebrates a remarkable achievement, securing a 100% match rate for its undergraduate students in the national dietetic internship matching process fo...
CAS students Ally Berkowitz and Nick Bertrand reflect on how their academic experiences have prepared them to step up while preparing for one of the nation’s largest student-run fashion shows.
Revisiting Reframe Episode 2: Cultivating Calm: How PBIS Transforms School Environments
When the hallways of Wilson Elementary became chaotic, the school decided to take action. What they discovered was a game-changing approach called Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PB...
Graduate students ignite curiosity at RedHawk Talks event
On April 10, the Shriver Center buzzed with 12 graduate students' innovative ideas and passionate research during the RedHawk Talks event. Inspired by the TED Talks format, the event was the culmin...
Asad Ikemba Wins Global Essay Competition with 'The Sankofa Bird That Flew Home'
Educational Leadership's own Asad Ikemba, a first-year PhD student, has been awarded the prestigious first-place prize for his insightful publication, "The Sankofa Bird That Flew Home," in the Glob...
Jenna Alvarez Elected President-Elect of North Central ACES
Jenna Alvarez associate clinical professor of educational psychology has been voted President-Elect of the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. North Central ACES (NCA...
Revisiting Reframe Episode 1: Drafting the Future: How Fantasy Sport is Redefining Fandom
The first episode of the Reframe podcast took a deep dive into this fascinating world, where the line between virtual and reality blurs with every draft pick and touchdown.
Alumni from Miami University's Nutrition program continue to shine, with Erin Ogden and Cameron Stauffer both receiving the prestigious Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (RYDY) Award from the ...
Author, alumnae association to receive 2024 Freedom Summer of ’64 Award
Carol Anderson ’81 M.A. ’82 and Western College Alumnae Association both to be honored this year
Stryker group president: Relationships are key to success in business, life
A 25-year veteran and a nearly-new sales associate talked about their careers in healthcare sales.
From classroom project to national spotlight, “Doodles & Digits” set for Public Television debut
Miami alumna's dream to make math colorful and fun becomes a national and global phenomenon
Young entrepreneur opens skin care business in Oxford’s innovation hub
Miami University alumna celebrates ribbon cutting for Coarse Culture skin care products
Miami recognizes faculty, staff, and students who promote inclusive excellence
The annual awards ceremony celebrates day-to-day work to support Miami’s commitment to advancing a more inclusive Miami
Miami graduate programs earn U.S. News & World Report recognition
Annual rankings evaluate programs across several disciplines
Farmer School alum discusses own mental health challenges to help students
Johnny Sirpilla used his own journey and struggles to write his book "Life Is Hard, But I'll Be OK"
Lana Kay Rosenberg and Brent Shock receive the Miami University Distinguished Service Award
One of Miami’s premier awards, the Distinguished Service Award recognizes faculty or staff who have made a significant impact on the life and mission of Miami University
Elise Radina to receive NCFR Fellow status
The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) has awarded the organization's prestigious Fellow status to professor and associate dean for the graduate school, M. Elise Radina. She joins a unique...
Miami Institute Expert Addresses Kentucky Sports Betting Concerns
This article highlights sports betting in Kentucky and concerns for those with gambling disorders. Sharon Custer, a faculty member working with Miami’s Institute for Responsible Gaming, L...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
SLAM Student Ben Bracken Finishes in Top 8 of National Sports Sales Competition
Five SLAM students participated in the 2024 National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition Championship Round on February 26-27 in Atlanta. Senior Ben Bracken achieved a top-8 finish in the corporate ...
SLAM faculty publish new article in Soccer & Society
Ryan Chen, assistant professor of sport leadership and management along with SLAM colleague Adam Beissel and co-author Dr. Yiran Su, recently published a research article, "The quest for authentici...
‘Inspiring’ Miamians earn accolades at annual ceremony
Awards celebration held at Marcum Conference Center
EHS alum's company, InGoodTaste, clinches a top spot in the RedHawk50
In a celebration of entrepreneurial success, Miami University alum Ryan Lindholm, who graduated in 2000 with a major in health sport studies, has seen his company, InGoodTaste, achieve significant ...
Miami awarded ODHE grant to help student teachers master the science of reading
Miami-Lakota school partnership will place student teachers with professional educators trained in the science of reading
Prince Johnson, MU/Cincinnati Public Schools Pipeline Coordinator in the News
With a story on combating the teacher shortage. First aired by The National Desk and since picked up by 39 outlets, the story features Prince Johnson and his work with Cincinnati Public Schools (CP...
Miami University celebrates entrepreneurs with inaugural RedHawk50 Awards
Honoring the 50 fastest-growing private companies around the world founded or led by former students of Miami University
Miami alumna eager to begin role as president-elect of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Deanne Brandstetter ’78 discovered her career path during blizzard
Hybrid cars are everywhere now, but what is your best option if you want to feel the wind in your hair, or at least under your helmet, and you want to get a little exercise as well? Well, e-bikes a...
Beyond High Street: Mary van Praag
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Mary Van Praag, 1987 Farmer School of Business marketing graduate, talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about why she went into consumer products, being...
Another perfect pass rate as 100% of Miami's Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Post Baccalaureate Dietetic Intern/Master’s students have passed the Registered Dietitian Exam following gr...
Miami soccer dominates NIRSA Championship
Miami University's Men's Club Soccer clinched the 2023 NIRSA Men's Open Division Championship with an undefeated record and a remarkable concession of only three goals throughout the competition.Th...
EHS doctoral student Malinda McReynolds will pitch on "How district leaders can effectively implement restorative practices with social-emotional programming to create a culturally competent school...
Miami’s newest Rangel Fellowship recipient is already a global citizen
Sinait Sarfino ’22, whose family fled South Sudan, aims to become a Foreign Service officer working on migration and refugee issues
Shawnieka Pope named Ohio Social Worker of the Year
How an award-winning social worker and professor is nurturing the future of the field
Miami’s relationship with Cincinnati Public Schools seeks to enrich urban education
Miami University Alumi AssociationBy J.M. GreenA new approach creates a pipeline of Miami-educated teachers and boosts collaboration between undergraduates and high school students Continue reading...
Yue Li Secures $25K for AmeriCorps Evaluation
Yue Li, associate director of the Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Development, received $25,111 from the Ohio Campus Compact for the project entitled "Evaluation of the ...
Miami alumna's $1M gift to support entrepreneurship
A Miami University alum has made a gift to help entrepreneurship at her alma mater.
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Beyond High Street: Mike Smerklo
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Mike Smerklo, an entrepreneur, investor, and author who graduated from the Farmer School of Business in 1991, joins Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk a...
Miami’s trustees approve promotion and tenure; next phase of strategic planning
New Master of Education, Counselor Education program approved, board increase, and MiamiTHRIVE update
Promotion and tenure granted to 44
Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 36 faculty members and eight librarians at its Feb. 23 meeting
Four Farmer School alumni receive Love and Honor Awards
The Miami University Alumni Association's annual Love and Honor Award winners have been announced.
Miami employees celebrate 15, 25, 30 years of service
“We honor faculty and staff who have been at Miami for 15, 25, or 30 years, because they have honored us,” President Gregory Crawford said
Preservice ELA Teachers Challenge Anti-Queer Discourse in Young Adult Literature
TCE assistant professor Kelli Rushek, along with preservice teachers Sarah Abdella, Hannah Myers, and Maya Manaster, published a blog post on disrupting anti-queer discourse in Young Adult Literatu...
Event Announcement: What the L? The Science of Reading with Michelle Cosmah and Heather Grimes
Join us for the return of "What the L?" – an engaging series of talks that delve into language-related disciplines. In this upcoming session, two esteemed members from the College of Educ...
Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Zuehlke
Matthew Zuehlke (Music Education '99) is currently in his 25th year of teaching band in Central Ohio.
Sharon M. Draper’s middle-grade novel ‘Out of My Mind’ is now a film
The Miami alumna is an acclaimed author who was teacher of the year in 1997
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Kia Nalls, a 2001 finance and accountancy graduate, to talk about the scholarship that brought her...
Thirteen Miami students, alumni named Fulbright semifinalists
Thirteen Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Eight undergraduates, one graduate student, and four alumni have been recommended b...
LaRosa's CPO: Future of work will focus on culture, people
Why does your work shirt color matter? Steve Browne says it shouldn't.
New publication on health benefits of short-term e-bicycle riding
Research publication in European Journal of Applied Physiology co-authored by four kinesiology faculty and three kinesiology students. Miami kinesiology faculty members Helaine Alessio, Kevin Balla...
Celebrating EHS Creativity and Innovation Award Honorees
On February 1, 2024, President Greg Crawford presented the Creativity & Innovation Award to individuals who have truly embodied the spirit of creativity and innovation at Miami University. Lea ...
New publication in Communication and Sport journal
Bo Li, an assistant professor in the Sport Leadership and Management Department, and Su Jin, an interdisciplinary doctoral student in the Department of Educational Leadership, recently published a ...
Pura Vida: Education and Community in Costa Rica
Brian Schultz, professor and associate dean, and 18 Miami students visited La Paz Community School in Costa Rica for a day of learning and collaboration. This was part of their winter term program ...
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in December and January
Our editors' picks for December and January provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Stats and Stories Podcast: Proctoring Problems with Helaine Alessio
Helaine Alessio, Ph.D., FACSM is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University and is a past President of the MWACSM and a fellow of the American...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Mastano Dzimbiri Secures Spot in 2024 David L. Clark Graduate Seminar
Mastano Dzimbiri, an EDL doctoral student, has secured a spot in the prestigious 2024 David L. Clark Graduate Seminar in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. The seminar, organized by the U...
Farmer School student, alum open chicken restaurant in Uptown Oxford
It's been a long time coming, but the big day for a pair of current and former students arrived this month.
Beyond High Street: Roger Howe
Talking with Roger Howe, Farmer School alum and philanthropist
Six Miami University Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) students participated in the National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC) qualifications held in November. Miami emerged as a st...
The Ohio Department of Higher Education granted $19,000 to Miami University as part of the Science of Reading Student Teacher Placement grant. This initiative, a collaboration between the Office of...
The Standard (S4, E5): Opportunity Knocks | Pittsburgh SteelersWatch to see a day in the life of an NFL scout as Colbert attends the 2023 MAC and Big 10 Championship Games in one day.
In a collective effort to study the impacts of voucher and charter school movements, 15 doctoral students from Miami University's educational leadership program have authored a book titled "Vouch f...
Shawnieka Pope wins top honor as NASW Ohio's 2023 Social Worker of the Year
Assistant Clinical Professor, Shawnieka Pope, was announced as the Social Worker of the Year by the NASW Ohio Chapter. The statewide award recognizes Pope's exceptional contributions to the social ...
Emmy experience anything but ‘Weird’ for Miami alumnus
An integral part of Inside Hollywood’s alumni network, Jason C. Brown ’99 worked as unit production manager for film on life of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Miami, St. X grads create entrepreneurship scholarship
Several Miami University and St. Xavier High School alumni have created a scholarship for St. X students interested in entrepreneurship.
Music Alumni Spotlight: Allen Webber, Master of Music (Music Theory) ‘83
This May, Music alumnus Allen Webber will be retiring as Professor of Music at Palm Beach State College, in Lake Worth, Florida, after serving the students for 35 years. Highlights of his career in...
Abbey Poole named inaugural recipient of Sarah Langs Women in Baseball Analytics Scholarship
Miami University’s Abbey Poole, a Data Analytics major with a Sport Analytics concentration, is an inaugural recipient of the Sarah Langs Women in Baseball Analytics Scholarship. The scho...
Jessica Anderson ‘15, a graduate of Miami University’s Nutrition program, is gaining recognition for her work as a sports nutritionist. Anderson, who works with the military to ...
Brenda Dales, former assistant teaching professor, named to 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award Jury
Brenda Dales, now Professor Emerita and former Assistant Teaching Professor in TCE, has been selected as the only U.S. member on the 10-member 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCA) jury. The HCA...
Beyond High Street: Amy Armstrong
On the latest espisode of Beyond High Street, Miami University Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1983 Miami University graduate Amy Armstrong about her pivot...
Eight alumni honorees from the 2023-2024 18 of the Last 9 hail from CAS
The Miami University Alumni Association has chosen the newest recipients of its annual “18 of the Last 9” award.
Miami student receives the Outstanding Dietetics Student Award in a Dietetic Internship Award
Madelyn Trefzger, a dedicated nutrition student, has been honored as the 2024 recipient of The Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Outstanding Dietetics Student Award in a Dietetic Internship....
Robin Schell, Assistant Teaching Professor in TCE (Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry), has achieved a significant milestone by being elected to the Ohio TESOL (Teachers of English to Sp...
Two EHS alums named to 18 of Last 9
Miami University congratulates the outstanding individuals selected for the 2023-24 class of 18 of the Last 9 awards. This program, inspired by the 30 under 30 model and rooted in Miami University'...
FSW faculty named Social Workers of the Year
In a celebration of excellence, Amy Roberts and Shawnieka Pope have been named the "Social Worker of the Year" for 2023 in Regions 6 and 7, respectively, by the Ohio Chapter of the National Associa...
Kinesiology professor Kevin Ballard has made a significant contribution to the field with his co-authorship of a textbook chapter titled "Considerations for Exercise in Stressful Environments: Hot,...
Two CEC alumni among Miami University's 18 of the Last 9 Award honorees
Nora Husani Winnestaffer '16 and Nathan Jones '18 were included in the latest cohort of honored Miami alumni.
New fund for men’s basketball provides financial support for student-athletes
$2 million gift focuses on success on and off the basketball court
Four FSB grads among new 18 of the Last 9 honorees
A quartet of Farmer School alumni are being honored for their accomplishments.
Kinesiologist Randal Claytor explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine
Miami University is proud to announce its successful receipt of a $1.55 million grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education for the establishment of the Southern Ohio Behavioral Health Initi...
Beyond High Street: John Altman
John Altman talks about flying, Miami vs. joining the Navy, and why he didn't seem to fit in at big companies
Dozen FSB grads leading Fortune 1000 companies
Several Farmer School alumni are running some of the top companies in the Fortune 1000.
In a significant development for STEM education, Miami University has been awarded $999,999.98 by the State of Ohio in the FY24 Choose Ohio First (COF) funding round. Principal Investigator Jessica...
Professor Paul Branscum receives public health research grant
Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Professor Paul Branscum has been awarded a $25,000 grant from AiZtech Labs. The grant aims to facilitate student engagement in testing a revolutionary app designe...
Student takeaways from the world’s largest conference for women in engineering and technology
For Miami CEC students, the annual Society of Women Engineers (SWE) conference has led to job and internship offers, networking opportunities, and more.
Rushek and MacDowell Challenge Traditional Canon in ELA Pedagogy
Assistant Professor of English Education, Kelli Rushek and recent Miami alumnus, Ellie MacDowell ('23), have had their manuscript published in the Journal of Language and Literacy Education. The ma...
EHS faculty named among the most influential scientists
Three esteemed faculty members from Miami University's College of Education, Health, and Society have been recognized among the most influential scientists globally. Helaine Alessio (KNH), William ...
Noltemeyer to serve as interim dean of EHS
18-month appointment begins Jan. 2 in College of Education, Health, and Society
After 10 years, Miami’s annual winter term still making an impact
Miami students made nearly 6,200 trips abroad and away in January from 2014-2023, according to Global Initiatives
SLAM professor and students pioneer sport psychology in the world of esports
“An untapped area from a sport psychology perspective”
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
SLAM professor earns Certified Mental Performance Consultant designation
Jordan Goffena, visiting assistant professor of Sport Leadership and Management, recently earned the designation of Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) from the Association for Applied S...
SLAM professor co-edits special issue of Sports, Ethics and Philosophy journal
Sam Morris, clinical professor of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM), recently co-edited a special issue of the journal Sport, Ethics and Philosophy dedicated to the intriguing intersection of ...
A seasonal sampler of Miami University ensemble concerts: Attend one, or all four, Dec. 1-6
Enjoy Candlelit Voices, dance, symphony, and wind ensemble performances
Uniting for LGBTQ+ Support: Community Event at Oxford Lane Library
In a dynamic collaboration between the Dennis L. Carlson Sexuality Education Studies Center and the Oxford Area PFLAG, the community gathered both in person and via Zoom on October 25th for "How to...
PK-5 Majors Shine at Ohio TESOL Conference
Congratulations to PK-5 Majors, Guadaluple Garcia-Gonzalez, Sydney Glynn, and Marissa King, who joined Drs. Robin Schell and Matthew Siegel in presenting "Transformative Experiential Learning for E...
FSB marketing alumni become children's book authors in their spare time
A pair of Miami University and Farmer School graduates have written and illustrated a pair of children's books.
Kelli Rushek, Assistant Professor of English Education, has a newly published manuscript with colleagues. This latest publication sheds light on the transformative journey of Nora, an Asian America...
Beyond High Street: George Heath
A conversation with a 1990 MBA graduate and board of directors member
In Memoriam: Dr. Alex Thomas Honored as OSPA Renames Prestigious Award
Oxford, OH - The educational psychology community is mourning the loss of Dr. Alex Thomas, who served as a revered faculty member at Miami University for 14 years. Dr. Thomas, the distinguished dep...
Amity Noltemeyer Receives Prestigious Clyde V. Bartlett Distinguished Service Award
We are pleased to announce that Amity Noltemeyer, Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of School Psychology, has been awarded the Clyde V. Bartlett Distinguished Service Award. The r...
Lovia Osei Awarded The Valorie Wolcott Mendelson Scholarship
We are delighted to announce that Lovia Osei, a second-year graduate student in school psychology, has been named one of the recipients of The Valorie Wolcott Mendelson Ohio School Psychologist Ass...
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievement of Mikhalia Fogel, a graduate from our Urban Cohort and Family Science and Social Work program. Mikhalia has been selected as a 2023 Emerging...
Dean Smith’s KNH 465/565 class had an incredible Zoom session with Dr. Cliff Tao, DC, DACBR, a chiropractic radiologist. The class donned their Miami gear and snapped a pic with Dr. Tao o...
Diasolve Secures Second Place at TechStars Startup Weekend with Solution for Diabetics
Amanda Simeone, a double major in Finance and Entrepreneurship with a nutrition minor at Miami University, was part of the Diasolve team which secured second place at the recent TechStars Startup W...
Claypool and Malin were honored at a reception during the Graduate Research Forum Nov. 3
Jay Kimiecik presents at the 2023 Buckeye Book Fair
We're pleased to share that Jay Kimiecik, an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, received a special invitation to participate in the 2023 Buckeye Book Fair,...
Exciting News! Robin Vealey, Ph.D. Featured on The High-Performance Mindset Podcast
We're thrilled to announce that our esteemed faculty member, Robin Vealey, Ph.D., a renowned 5-time author, professor, mental performance consultant, and accomplished researcher, was the featured g...
Miami University renews Bicycle Friendly University certification
Miami University is one of 39 new or renewing Bicycle Friendly Universities this year
